US Robotics USR5686F-VAR-20 Installation Guide download pdf

56K Faxmodem

Quick Installation Guide

R24.0662.00

rev 1.4 7/07

Introduction

Package Contents

Physical Features

LEDs

For more detail on the LEDs, see the User Guide on the USRobotics Installation CD-

ROM.

System Requirements

Installation

Step One: Prepare for Installation

1. Uninstall all other modems that are installed on your computer. For instructions,

refer to the documentation for your previous modem.

2. Unplug all telephone and power cords connected to your previous modem(s).

3. Shut down your computer and power it off.

4. Locate the serial port on the back of your computer. To find the serial port, look

for a port labeled COM, MODEM, RS-232, , or SERIAL. Do not use the

AUX, GAME, LPT, or PARALLEL ports.

Step Two: Connect the Modem to the Computer

Connect one end of the serial modem cable to modem and the other end to your

computer’s serial port.

Step Three: Connect the Modem to an Analogue Telephone Line

1. Plug one end of the telephone cord into the jack on the modem.

2. Plug the other end into an analogue telephone wall jack.

3. To connect a telephone through the modem, plug the telephone’s cord into the

modem’s jack.

Step Four: Power Up the Modem

1. Plug the power adapter into the jack on the modem and the other end into an

electrical outlet.

2. Turn on the modem using the power switch on the front

of the modem. The CS LED should light.

If the CS LED does not light or other LEDs light, make

sure that only DIP switches 3, 5, and 8 are in the on

(down) position.

3. Turn on your computer.

Step Five: Install the Modem Drivers

Windows Vista, XP and 2000

You must be logged in as an administrator in order to properly install the new

modem.

When you turn your computer on, Windows automatically detects the modem and

installs a generic driver. You will need to update it with the USRobotics driver to sup-

port full V.92 features and the additional software tools for your modem.

1. Insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM to install the

USRobotics driver.

If the CD doesn't start automatically, start it manually as follows:

A. Windows Vista: Click Windows Start > Computer.

Windows XP: Click Windows Start > My Computer.

Windows 2000: On the desktop, double-click My Computer.

B. Double-click the CD drive.

2. If the Auto Play window appears, click Run autorun.exe. If prompted by User

Account Control, click Continue.

3. If prompted, select your preferred language. If asked to read the license agree-

ment, read the agreement and click Yes.

4. Click Install Modem, and follow the on-screen instructions to install the driver

for the modem. If prompted, click OK.

! Windows Vista: If prompted by Windows Security, click Install.

! Windows XP: If a Software or Hardware Installation warning appears, click

Continue Anyway.

! Windows 2000: If a Digital Signature Not Found window appears, click Yes.

Congratulations. You have successfully completed the installation procedure.

Please register your 56K Faxmodem at

www.usr.com/productreg/

Windows Me

You must be logged in as an administrator in order to properly install the new

modem.

When you turn your computer on, Windows automatically detects the modem and

installs a generic driver. You will need to update it with the USRobotics driver to sup-

port full V.92 features and the additional software tools for your modem.

1. Insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM to install the

USRobotics driver.

2. If prompted, select your preferred language. If asked to read the

license agreement, read the agreement and click Yes.

3. Click Windows Start > Settings > Control Panel.

4. Double-click System.

5. On the Device Manager tab, double click Modem to expand the entry.

6. Double-click the Sportster V.90 56K Faxmodem.

7. On the Driver tab, click Update Driver.

8. Select Automatic search for a better driver (Recommended)

and click Next.

9. Click Finish to complete the installation.

Congratulations. You have successfully completed the installation procedure.

Please register your 56K Faxmodem at

www.usr.com/productreg/

Windows 98

1. Turn on your computer. The Found New Hardware Wizard will detect your

modem.

2. Insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM to install the

USRobotics driver.

3. In the Found New Hardware Wizard, click Next.

4. Select Search for best driver for your device (Recom-

mended) and click Next.

5. Select CD-ROM drive and click Next.

6. Click Next, then click Finish to complete the installation.

Congratulations. You have successfully completed the installation procedure.

Please register your 56K Faxmodem at

www.usr.com/productreg/

Windows 95B

1. Turn on your computer. The Update Device Driver Wizard or Found New Hard-

ware Wizard will detect your modem.

2. Insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM to install the

USRobotics driver.

3. In the Update Device Driver Wizard or Found New Hardware

Wizard, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.

If the Update Device Driver Wizard or New Hardware Found

window does not immediately detect the correct modem, per-

form the following steps:

A. Select Driver from disk provided by manufacturer and click OK.

B. Type

D:\ and click OK, where D is the drive letter assigned to your CD-

ROM drive.

C. Click OK to continue the installation.

D. If prompted, click Finish to complete the installation.

Congratulations. You have successfully completed the installation procedure.

Please register your 56K Faxmodem at

www.usr.com/productreg/

Windows NT 4.0

You must be logged in as an administrator in order to properly install the new

modem.

When you turn your computer on, Windows automatically detects the modem and

installs a generic driver. You will need to update it with the USRobotics driver to sup-

port full V.92 features and the additional software tools for your modem.

1. Insert the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM to install the

USRobotics driver.

2. If prompted, select your preferred language. If asked to read the

license agreement, read the agreement and click Yes.

3. Click Windows Start > Settings > Control Panel.

4. Double-click Modems.

5. Click Add. When the Install New Modem screen appears, click Next to have

Windows detect a standard modem.

6. Click Change.

7. Click Have Disk. Type

D:\ and click OK, where D is the drive letter assigned to

your CD-ROM drive.

8. Select U.S. Robotics 56K FAX EXT

and click OK.

9. Click Next.

10. Click Finish to complete the installation. When you see the Modems

Properties

tab, you will see the COM port that is assigned to your modem.

11. Click Close. If the System Settings Change window appears, click Yes to restart

your computer.

Congratulations. You have successfully completed the installation procedure.

Please register your 56K Faxmodem at

www.usr.com/productreg/

Additional Software Tools (optional)

For your convenience, the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM provides additional

optional software tools that complements your modem, including the following:

" Instant Update automatically notifies you of any available updates for your

modem’s firmware.

" Internet Call Notification enables the V.92 feature “Modem On Hold”, which

suspends your Internet connection when the modem detects an inbound tele-

phone call.

For more information on using Internet Call Notification, see the

User Guide on the USRobotics Installation CD-ROM.

" PhoneTools software lets you send and receive faxes.

To see the additional software tools for your modem, select Software on the USRo-

botics Installation CD-ROM.

Troubleshooting

General

This procedure addresses a number of symptoms that you might experience with

your modem:

1. Verify that the cables are connected correctly. This includes all cables connecting

the telephone line, the modem, and your computer.

2. Refer to the LED descriptions and then check the LEDs on the modem to make

sure you are receiving power and that are no errors.

3. If possible, test your modem with a different phone cord and/or wall jack. .

4. Make sure you are not using a Null Modem cable or adapter.

5. Make sure the DIP switches on the back of your modem are set correctly. DIP

switches 3, 5, and 8 should be in the on (down) position.

6. Shut down and restart your computer.

7. If you still have trouble with the modem, follow these steps to determine whether

it was installed correctly:

Windows Vista

1. Click Windows Start > Control Panel.

2. Click Hardware and Sound.

3. Click Phone and Modem Options and then click the Modems tab.

You should see U.S. Robotics 56K FAX EXT PnP and a COM port setting.

If you do not see a description of your modem, repeat the installation proce-

dure.

4. On the Modems tab, select the description of your new modem and click

Properties.

5. Click the Diagnostics tab and then click the Query Modem button.

If you see a series of commands and responses from the modem, the installa-

tion was successful.

If you do not see a description of your modem the installation was not suc-

cessful; repeat the installation procedure.

" USRobotics 56K Faxmodem " USRobotics Installation CD-ROM

" Telephone cable " Power adapter

" Quick Installation Guide

LED

Name State Condition

Auto Answer On Answering a call

Blinking Incoming call

Carrier

Detect

On Receiving carrier signal from remote modem

Received

Data

Blinking Sending or passing data with remote modem

Send Data On Receiving a DTR signal from computer

Terminal

Ready

On DTR override is on

Clear to Send On Modem is on and ready to send data

ARQ/

FAX

Error Control On Successfully established an error control con-

nection

Blinking Transmitting data to remote modem

" Windows Vista™, Windows®XP, 2000, Me, 98, 95B

or NT 4.0

" CD-ROM drive

" 500 MHz Processor or higher " 128 MB RAM

" 56K Compatible analogue telephone line " RS-232 Serial modem cable

V.92

OFF ON

CS ARQ/FAX

Power switch

LEDs

12 345 678

Line to

wall jack

Line to

telephone

DIP

switches

Serial Port

Power

jack

Volume dial

Caution: The 56K Faxmodem must be plugged in to an analogue phone line

only. Plugging your 56K Faxmodem in to a digital phone line may

damage the modem.

Most office phones are wired through digital lines. Be sure you

know what type of line you have.

Note:This product is intended to have power supplied by a Listed Direct Plug-in

Power Adapter marked Class 2 and rated 9V AC, 1000 mA.

2 3 4 5

7 8

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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1 USRobotics has throughly tested this driver in conjunction with the supported hardware and has verified its com-

patibility with Windows Vista, XP and 2000.

2 In order to use the “Modem On Hold” feature, you must subscribe to Call Waiting service with your telephone

service provider.

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